Do you know that there are specific plants that can replenish the soil? That’s right. Free workers! Organic workers! Beautiful flowering workers! These plants are commonly known as cover crops, green manure or ground covers. Cover Crops Definition A cover crop is a crop grown to enrich the soil, prevent soil erosion, suppress weeds and/or […]
When to Harvest Your Fruit and Vegetable Crops
I often get asked, “How do you know when _ is ready to harvest?”. It’s a good question to ask, because after you have taken all the time and energy to grow a plant, you want to be sure to make the most of it by harvesting it at the optimal time. Considerations for Best […]
Organic Gardening Pest Control: Natural Methods for Managing Pests
Once you have gardened for a few years, you are bound to have a pest situation or two. Trust me, I’ve put in my time trying to keep the garden pests to a minimum. However, my approach is never total elimination. Let me explain why. Beneficial Insects: Your First Defense Against Garden Pests Let’s face […]
How to Attract Beneficial Insects and Why You Should
Have you ever had to hand-pollinate a flowering plant? What about combat garden pests? If you’re like me, you have felt like Mel Gibson in Braveheart a time or two as you battle with what seems like an entire army of pests. Well, it’s time to call in the back-ups…beneficial insects! Not only will they pollinate […]
What To Do in Your Garden for Spring
It’s that time of year when trees are starting to bud, blossoms are forming and there’s more and more green all around. It’s what gardeners spend all winter daydreaming about as they browse seed catalogs, and the time many new gardeners sow their very first seeds. With all the beautiful weather, the motivation to get […]